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as in endured
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in lasted
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survived
Jimmy Kimmel has survived a major scandal and his show is still on the air.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Fuhrman was married and divorced three times and is survived by a son and a daughter, according to The New York Times.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Despite operating in an obscure location with a shoestring budget, the show survived the COVID-19 pandemic through livestreams and continues providing experimental artists rare opportunities.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Kane is survived by wife Cindy and nine children.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Schweinsberg's sister, Alysha Zurzolo, survived but remains hospitalized.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their children.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 May 2026
He is survived by his wife, Kym, as well as their children and grandchildren.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Robert Isaacs has survived an eventful life.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Fuhrman was married and divorced three times and is survived by a son and a daughter, according to The New York Times.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Despite operating in an obscure location with a shoestring budget, the show survived the COVID-19 pandemic through livestreams and continues providing experimental artists rare opportunities.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Kane is survived by wife Cindy and nine children.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Schweinsberg's sister, Alysha Zurzolo, survived but remains hospitalized.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their children.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 May 2026
He is survived by his wife, Kym, as well as their children and grandchildren.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for survived
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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However, Hernández’s prolonged offensive slump to start the season lasted long enough that, earlier this homestand, Roberts dropped him to the eighth spot in the order.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Vasquez lived at a different address in Norwood.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Chachapoyas, Peru In the mountains of northern Peru sits Chachapoyas, a city named in honor of the civilization that lived here from 800 BCE to 1470.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Both starters were reasonably sharp, but the bats generally prevailed Tuesday in a back-and-forth game in Hoover, Alabama.—
Jace Denison,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The idea is to show ephemera that is beaten and weathered, says Worthington.—
Siran Babayan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Like any country which has withstood and overcome threats to its existence, France is devoted to its national figureheads and statesman.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Both women withstood some ridiculously unfriendly scrutiny.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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There was an active shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was really setting our direction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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“Survived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survived. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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